Laptop Travel Tips
When Travel Laptops became so small and powerful, the negative buzz regarding size and weight subsided. Laptops swiftly became practical for some, and now receive growing recognition as a nifty piece of travel kit.
Toss in internet connection and it becomes the traveller’s ultimate communication and research tool…and a shiny gadget to watch movies on over a banana milkshake 
Here are a few tips to make life easier and help you get the most from your travel laptop whilst abroad. Read more
How to Pick the Best Travel Laptop
Since everyone travels in their own unique way, writing a definitive guide and declaring which is the best travel laptop on the market would be a near impossible task.
It’s a personal thing, travellers use their laptops in a multitude of different ways and, with new makes and models appearing regularly, it’d be a nightmare to keep the recommends current! Instead, here are a few considerations to help you choose the best travel laptop to suit your needs. Read more
Why the World is my Bottle Opener
January 23, 2009 by Ubertramp
Filed under General Tips
Recently, I wrote an article on Swiss Army Knives and Leatherman tools, and how I felt they were highly overrated. I backed up this boldly irreverent claim with a few examples of how obstacles encountered on the road can be overcome without the trusty tool. All we need is a little creativity and ingenuity. Read more
Haggling Abroad
January 23, 2009 by Ubertramp
Filed under Money Tips
“Why can they not just put a price tag on the sodding thing? They tell us how much it is, and we pay it. What could be easier than that?”
We’ve all said it and, if we haven’t said it, we’ve all thought it at some point during the convoluted dance that is buying goods abroad. Yet, whilst we travel we must all, from time to time, have to take part in this most ancient of traditions. Love it or hate it, it’s an undeniable necessity for those wishing to avoid ‘getting their head shaved’ upon foreign soil. Read more
5 Cheap Ways to Safeguard Travel Gear
It’s difficult to deny that backpackers tend to be thrifty creatures. From the moment you hit the road, your bank balance goes into flat spin, each day plummeting closer toward harsh letters from the bank manager. In effect, the size of your bank balance will have a direct affect on the time you have experience wonders that life on the road can bring, so budgeting usually begins the moment you step from your front door and into the unknown. But why not start this trend a little earlier? Surely if you can save a few dollars in the preparation stage then there will be more in the pot for your forthcoming adventure.
And with that in mind, here are 5 ways to ensure you start that journey with both a healthier road fund and greater peace of mind. Read more
